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Robinson D, Ash H, Nevo Z, Aviezer D. Characteristics of Cartilage Biopsies Used for Autologous Chondrocytes Transplantation. Cell Transplant 2017. [DOI: 10.3727/000000001783986882] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Dror Robinson
- Orthopedic Oncology and Joint Replacement Service, Department of Orthopedics, Assaf Harofe Medical Center, Zeriffin, Israel
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Sackler Medical School, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- CTI Ltd., Kiriyat Weizman Science Park, Rehovot, Israel
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- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Sackler Medical School, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- CTI Ltd., Kiriyat Weizman Science Park, Rehovot, Israel
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Becker M, Benromano T, Shahar A, Nevo Z, Pick CG. Changes in the basal membrane of dorsal root ganglia Schwann cells explain the biphasic pattern of the peripheral neuropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. J Mol Neurosci 2014; 54:704-13. [PMID: 25260693 DOI: 10.1007/s12031-014-0424-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2014] [Accepted: 09/11/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Peripheral neuropathy is one of the main complications of diabetes mellitus. The current study demonstrated the bimodal pattern of diabetic peripheral neuropathy found in the behavioral study of pain perception in parallel to the histopathological findings in dorsal root ganglia (DRGs) neurons and satellite Schwann cell basement membranes. A gradual decrease in heparan sulfate content, with a reciprocal increase in deposited laminin in the basement membranes of dorsal root ganglia Schwann cells, was shown in streptozotocin-treated rats. In addition, the characteristic biphasic pain profiles were demonstrated in diabetic rats, as shown by hypersensitivity at the third week and hyposensitivity at the tenth week post-streptozotocin injection, accompanied by a continuous decrease in the sciatic nerve conduction velocity. It appears that these basal membrane abnormalities in content of heparan sulfate and laminin, noticed in diabetic rats, may underline the primary damage in dorsal ganglion sensory neurons, simultaneously with the bimodal painful profile in diabetic peripheral neuropathy, simulating the scenario of filtration rate in diabetic kidney.
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- Maria Becker
- Department of Anatomy and Anthropology, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, University of Tel Aviv, Tel Aviv, 69978, Israel
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Ranger A, Szymczak A. DO INTRACRANIAL NEOPLASMS DIFFER IN OLLIER DISEASE AND MAFFUCCI SYNDROME? AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS OF THE LITERATURE. Neurosurgery 2009; 65:1106-13; discussion 1113-5. [DOI: 10.1227/01.neu.0000356984.92242.d5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Ranger A, Szymczak A. The association between intracranial tumours and multiple dyschondroplasia (Ollier's disease or Maffucci's syndrome): do children and adults differ? J Neurooncol 2009; 95:165-173. [PMID: 19506814 DOI: 10.1007/s11060-009-9924-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2008] [Accepted: 05/24/2009] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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In Ollier's disease (OD) and Maffucci's syndrome (MS), there is deforming dysplasia of cartilage, primarily but not exclusively involving the metaphyses and diaphyses of long bones. In a minority of patients with either of these rare syndromes, dysplasia can lead to sarcomatous degeneration, producing chondrosarcomas. There also appears to be an association with other neoplasms, which can include intracranial tumours. The primary objective of the current paper was to compare children/adolescents who have either OD or MS and an intracranial malignancy with their adult counterparts. All relevant cases in the medical literature were identified by electronically searching PubMed, SciSearch, Scientific Commons, Springer Link, and Google. Translate DotNet and Babelfish were used to translate non-English text. Non-parametric Pearson chi-square analyses were used to compare youths versus adults with respect to gender and geographic distribution (by continent), tumour histology and site of lesion, and the underlying enchondromatosis syndrome (OD vs. MS). All tests were 2-tailed, and P < 0.05 represented a statistically-significant difference. Forty-six patients with 47 intra-cranial malignancies were identified, with nine of the patients being 18 years old or less and categorized as youths. The incidence of intracranial chondrosarcomas peaked in the fourth decade of life, in parallel with the peak number of MS cases; conversely, both non-sarcomas and OD peaked in the third decade of life. Six of nine youths (67%) versus 17 of 36 adults with gender data (47%) were female (P = 0.30). There was no difference in geographic distribution by continent (P = 0.82). Four youths (44%) versus 16 adults (43%) had a chondrosarcoma (P = 0.95), and there was no statistically significant difference by tumour site (P = 0.42). However, seven (77%) of the youths had Ollier's disease as their underlying enchondromatosis syndrome, versus just 17 (46%) of the adults, a difference that approached statistical significance (P = 0.086). The association between enchondromatosis and intracranial malignancy seems to be roughly the same in youths versus adults, though Ollier's disease cases appear to predominate among youths.
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- Adrianna Ranger
- Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Center, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON, Canada.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Children's Hospital London Health Sciences Center, 800 Commissioners Road East, London, ON, Canada
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Trebicz-Geffen M, Robinson D, Evron Z, Glaser T, Fridkin M, Kollander Y, Vlodavsky I, Ilan N, Law KF, Cheah KSE, Chan D, Werner H, Nevo Z. The molecular and cellular basis of exostosis formation in hereditary multiple exostoses. Int J Exp Pathol 2008; 89:321-31. [PMID: 18452536 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2613.2008.00589.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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The different clinical entities of osteochondromas, hereditary multiple exostoses (HME) and non-familial solitary exostosis, are known to express localized exostoses in their joint metaphyseal cartilage. In the current study biopsies of osteochondromas patients were screened with respect to a number of cellular and molecular parameters. Specifically, cartilaginous biopsy samples of nine HME patients, 10 solitary exostosis patients and 10 articular cartilages of control subjects were collected and cell cultures were established. Results obtained showed that one of the two HME samples that underwent DNA sequencing analysis (HME-1) had a novel mutation for an early stop codon, which led to an aberrant protein, migrating at a lower molecular weight position. The EXT-1 mRNA and protein levels in chondrocyte cultures derived from all nine HME patients were elevated, compared with solitary exostosis patients or control subjects. Furthermore, cell cultures of HME patients had significantly decreased pericellular heparan sulphate (HS) in comparison with cultures of solitary exostosis patients or control subjects. Immunohistochemical staining of tissue sections and Western blotting of cell cultures derived from HME patients revealed higher levels of heparanase compared with solitary exostosis patients and of control subjects. Further investigations are needed to determine whether the low pericellular HS levels in HME patients stem from decreased biosynthesis of HS, increased degradation or a combination of both. In conclusion, it appears that due to a mutated glycosyltransferase, the low content of pericellular HS in HME patients leads to the anatomical deformations with exostoses formation. Hence, elevation of HS content in the pericellular regions should be a potential molecular target for correction.
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- Meirav Trebicz-Geffen
- Department of Human Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Dini LI, Isolan GR, Saraiva GA, Dini SA, Gallo P. Maffucci' s syndrome complicated by intracranial chondrosarcoma: two new illustrative cases. ARQUIVOS DE NEURO-PSIQUIATRIA 2007; 65:816-21. [DOI: 10.1590/s0004-282x2007000500016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2007] [Accepted: 06/14/2007] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Maffucci's syndrome is a rare congenital condition, sometimes misdiagnosed as Ollier's disease, characterized by multiple enchondromas combined with hemangiomas and phlebectasia. Coexisting primary malignancies have been described sporadically. We report two cases of Maffucci's syndrome associated with cranial base chondrosarcoma, emphasizing pathophysiological features and the challenging management of intracranial chondrosarcomas. To the best of our knowledge, only twelve similar cases have been reported in the literature.
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Trebicz-Geffen M, Nevo Z, Evron Z, Posternak N, Glaser T, Fridkin M, Kollander Y, Robinson D. The short-lived exostosis induced surgically versus the lasting genetic hereditary multiple exostoses. Exp Mol Pathol 2003; 74:40-8. [PMID: 12645631 DOI: 10.1016/s0014-4800(03)80007-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hereditary osteochondromas are often caused by mutation in the EXT1 gene. The lesions are typified by formation of a "pseudo" growth plate like lesion growing at 60 degrees to the normal growth direction of the bone. Such lesions can be mimicked surgically by reverting the position--the polarity of the zone of LaCroix. The current study attempts to compare the pathology between EXT1 gene expression in humans and surgically created osteochondroma pathology in a rat model. Tissues of human bunion, human embryonal tissue, and human adult cartilage as well as normal rat epiphyses served as controls. Rats were operated on and a 60 degree span of the ring of LaCroix was inverted as described by Delgado (Delgado, E., Rodriguez, J. I., Serada, A., Tellez, M., and Pariagoa, R.. Clin. Orthop. 201, 251-258 (1985)). The surgically created osteochondromas were assessed by histology, histochemistry, and immunohistochemistry. The findings show that the surgically created lesions contain only a small amount of FGF receptor 3 (FGFR3) expressed on mesenchymal stem cells located in the perichondrium, as compared to the cell population carrying FGFR3 in the contralateral limb. Indian hedgehog and Bcl2 are downregulated, while BMP-2 is overexpressed in the operated limb, compared to the LaCroix ring of the contralaetral limb. The shortage, as well as the disturbed migration routes of the residual mesenchymal stem cells in surgically created osteochondromas leads eventually to resorption of the pathological elements. In search of additional markers characterizing such pathological structures composed of mesenchymal stem cells and cartilaginous and bony cells, EXT1 gene was found to be expressed in the surgically created osteochondromas, like in normal growth plates. Nitric oxide synthase was also expressed like in adult cartilage, though tumor necrosis factor alpha typifying Bunion formation was absent. In summary, surgically created osteochondromas lack the massive and continuous population of mesenchymal stem cells with Bcl2 expression. However, the small residual mesenchymal cell population gives rise to short-lived EXT1-expressing cells that disappear eventually due to spontaneous resorption.
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- Meirav Trebicz-Geffen
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Tel Aviv 69978, Israel
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Robinson D, Hasharoni A, Oganesian A, Sandell LJ, Yayon A, Nevo Z. Role of FGF9 and FGF receptor 3 in osteochondroma formation. Orthopedics 2001; 24:783-7. [PMID: 11518409 DOI: 10.3928/0147-7447-20010801-22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Osteochondromas are chondro-osseous protuberances that occur in metaphyses of long bones. The cartilaginous cap is assumed to be responsible for the growth of the lesions during childhood and adolescence, but mitotic figures are rarely seen in the cap. Therefore, another cell population, probably mesenchymal cells, is responsible for proliferation and growth. Residual mesenchymal cells capable of rapid proliferation are difficult to detect due to lack of specific histologic features. Two specific markers for mesenchymal cells, FGF receptor 3 (FGFR3) and collagen type IIa, have been described. Osteochondroma mesenchymal cells are found in the soft tissues overlying the cartilage cap. The surrounding areas of typical cartilage are negative for both mesenchymal cell associated antigens. The soft tissues overlying the cartilage do not have cartilaginous features. The undifferentiated cells overlying the exostosis yield in culture a rapidly proliferating homogenous population of fibroblast-like cells. Expression at the mRNA level of FGF9, FGFR3, and collagen type IIa is found in these cells, but not in skin fibroblasts from afflicted or healthy individuals. Exogenous administration of TGFbeta1 to cultures of hereditary multiple exostosis eliminates FGF9 expression. These results indicate fibrous regions contain the mesenchymal cells responsible for osteochondroma growth.
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- D Robinson
- Department of Clinical Biochemistry, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Ramat-Aviv, Israel
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Robinson D, Hasharoni A, Evron Z, Segal M, Nevo Z. Synovial chondromatosis: the possible role of FGF 9 and FGF receptor 3 in its pathology. Int J Exp Pathol 2000; 81:183-9. [PMID: 10971739 PMCID: PMC2517723 DOI: 10.1046/j.1365-2613.2000.00154.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Primary synovial chondromatosis (PSC) is a rare disorder of the synovium typified by cartilaginous nodule formation within the synovial membrane. Fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3) is a recently described specific marker of mesenchymal precartilaginous stem cells. Expression patterns of FGFR3 and its specific ligand, fibroblast growth factor 9 (FGF 9), were evaluated both in situ and in cell cultures. Histologically, cells at the periphery of the cartilage nodules express FGFR3 and PCNA (proliferating cell nuclear antigen). Elevated levels of FGF 9, its specific ligand, have been found in synovial fluids of patients with synovial chondromatosis. Synoviocytes but not chondrocytes from affected patients express FGF9 in culture. This pattern is absent in normal synovium and cartilage. Downregulation of FGF9 may provide a possible nonoperative therapy for PSC.
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- D Robinson
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Assaf Harofe Medical Center, Zeriffin 70300, Israel
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Bunion formation in adults is an example of bone growth that occurs after physis closure. Bone is laid down secondary to mechanical irritation caused by foot deformity. It is a mechanism of ectopic bone formation unrelated to physeal growth. In this article, bone formation is analyzed using immunohistochemical and cell culture techniques. Using markers specific for mesenchymal cells (collagen type IIa and fibroblast growth factor receptor 3), a cell population is defined in the soft tissues that overlie the bunion and is isolated from explant cultures. The cells do not produce bone matrix in culture, and they do not express osteoblast-related antigens. Stimulation of the cells by fibroblast growth factor (FGF) 2 leads to rapid cell proliferation and phenotype change. The cells start to form humps and at the same time express alkaline phosphatase and collagen type I. Expression of collagen type IIa and fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 ceases. These series of experiments indicate that a specific population of mesenchymal cells occurs in the soft tissues that overlie the bunion. This population is capable of bone formation when stimulated by FGF, a common mediator of inflammatory processes. Thus, FGF stimulation of mesenchymal cells in soft tissues that overlie the head of the first metatarsal is a potential link between the biomechanical forces that cause hallux valgus and bunion formation.
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- D Robinson
- Department of Orthopaedics, Assaf Harofe Medical Center, Zeriffin, Israel
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Selective fluorescence derivatization and capillary electrophoretic separation of amidated amino acids. J Chromatogr A 1999. [DOI: 10.1016/s0021-9673(98)00993-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Maffucci's syndrome is a rare, congenital disease due to neuro-ectodermal dysplasia and is characterized by enchondromatosis and multiple soft tissue haemangiomata. A case of Maffucci's syndrome with haemangiomata along the upper airways requiring laser surgery is described. The literature on Maffucci's syndrome is reviewed.
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- S K Chan
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Prince of Wales Hospital
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Retornaz F, Duffaud F, Baciuchka-Palmaro M, Nicoara A, Bordes G, Guidicelli R, Zanaret M, Favre R. [Chondrosarcoma in nasal fossae and Maffucci's syndrome]. Rev Med Interne 1998; 19:501-5. [PMID: 9775199 DOI: 10.1016/s0248-8663(99)80006-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Maffucci's syndrome is a congenital non-hereditary disease very similar to Ollier's disease and associates multiple cutaneous hemangiomas, dyschondroplasia and often enchondromas. EXEGESIS We report a unique case involving synchronous localization of chondrosarcoma in nasal fossae and anterior chest wall, disclosing Maffucci's syndrome. CONCLUSION Atypical chondrosarcoma localization must lead to further investigation of potential multiple enchondromatosis.
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- F Retornaz
- Service d'oncologie médicale, CHU Timone-adultes, Marseille, France
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Crawford RI, Rivers JK. Melanoma in a patient with multiple unilateral vascular tumours. J Cutan Med Surg 1998; 2:159-64. [PMID: 9556371 DOI: 10.1177/120347549800200309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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- R I Crawford
- University of British Columbia, Division of Dermatology, Vancouver, BC Canada
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Ramina R, Coelho Neto M, Meneses MS, Pedrozo AA. Maffucci's syndrome associated with a cranial base chondrosarcoma: case report and literature review. Neurosurgery 1997; 41:269-72. [PMID: 9218317 DOI: 10.1097/00006123-199707000-00046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE AND IMPORTANCE Our objective was to study the diagnosis and management of this rare condition. A review of the literature concerning chondrosarcomas related to Maffucci's syndrome is reported. Cause and management are discussed. CLINICAL PRESENTATION We report a case of Maffucci's syndrome associated with a cranial base chondrosarcoma. To our knowledge, only five similar cases have been reported in the literature. The differential diagnosis between Ollier's disease and Maffucci's syndrome and the causes of these conditions are not clear. INTERVENTION An 18-year-old female patient presented with a giant tumor involving the posterior fossa, clivus, middle fossa, and cavernous sinus. The lesion could be totally removed through a transzygomatic approach. The histological diagnosis was chondrosarcoma. It was confirmed by immunohistochemical studies. There were no postoperative complications. CONCLUSION Maffucci's syndrome is a rare clinical condition that presents difficulties concerning its diagnosis and management. It is characterized by the presence of multiple enchondromas and cutaneous hemangiomas. Intracranial chondrosarcomas may be associated with this syndrome. Immunohistochemical studies are necessary to differentiate chondrosarcomas from chordomas. The treatment of choice for cranial base chondrosarcomas is total removal of the lesion. Total removal may be very difficult to achieve because of the involvement of neurovascular structures. Alternative therapies, such as proton beam radiosurgery, should be considered. In this case, radical removal of the tumor was possible using a transzygomatic approach. Gross total removal of large cranial base chondrosarcomas is possible, but a longer follow-up period is necessary to ascertain that radical resection was achieved.
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- R Ramina
- Curitiba Skull Base Foundation, Hospital das Nações, Brazil
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Robinson D, Lewis MM, Nevo Z, Kenan S, Einhom TA. The radiographic stage of giant cell tumor related to stromal cells' proliferation. Tissue cultures in 13 cases. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA SCANDINAVICA 1997; 68:294-7. [PMID: 9246997 DOI: 10.3109/17453679708996705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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The clinical behavior of giant cell tumor is related to the radiological appearance. To test the hypothesis that in vitro proliferation of the neoplastic stromal cell population of giant cell tumors is related to the radiological appearance, this study was undertaken. A prospective analysis of the cells migrating from 13 consecutive tumors was conducted. Growth curves and population doubling-times (PDT) for first and fifth passages were calculated and alkaline phosphatase levels were measured and compared to preoperative radiographic staging. A strong negative correlation was found between PDT and the radiographic stage. Tumors in stages I and II (low aggressiveness) were found to have an average cell population doubling-time of 11 (SD 2.2) days, while those in stage III (high aggressiveness) showed a doubling-time of 6 (SD 2.2) days. Low alkaline phosphatase activity was noted in all cultures, a finding consistent with the putative preosteoblastic potential of these stromal cells. This putative origin is also indicated by the differentiation response to retinoic acid. The findings suggest that the in vitro proliferation of the mononuclear stromal cell population of giant cell tumors is related to the radiographic stage and may predict the clinical behavior of these tumors.
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- D Robinson
- Department of Orthopedics, Mount Sinai School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Lachman RS. Neurologic abnormalities in the skeletal dysplasias: a clinical and radiological perspective. AMERICAN JOURNAL OF MEDICAL GENETICS 1997; 69:33-43. [PMID: 9066881 DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1096-8628(19970303)69:1<33::aid-ajmg7>3.0.co;2-u] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The neurologic manifestations of the skeletal dysplasias are reviewed. Three important major groups are identified: Achondroplasia (cranio-cervical junction problems in infancy, spinal stenosis and neurogenic claudication in the adult). Type II collagenopathies (upper cervical spine anatomic and functional problems), and craniotubular and sclerosing bone dysplasias (osseous overgrowth with foraminal obstruction problems). The remainder of the well-identified 150 or so bone dysplasias are also evaluated in depth for their diverse neurologic abnormalities. The findings discussed are important both for the diagnosis and management of these patients.
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- R S Lachman
- International Skeletal Dysplasia Registry, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, University of California Los Angeles 90048, USA
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James KC, McIntyre HD. Maffucci's syndrome in association with adrenal Cushing's syndrome. AUSTRALIAN AND NEW ZEALAND JOURNAL OF MEDICINE 1995; 25:544. [PMID: 8588785 DOI: 10.1111/j.1445-5994.1995.tb01508.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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Fukunaga M, Ushigome S, Nikaido T, Ishikawa E, Nakamori K. Spindle cell hemangioendothelioma: an immunohistochemical and flow cytometric study of six cases. Pathol Int 1995; 45:589-95. [PMID: 7496504 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1827.1995.tb03507.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Six cases of spindle cell hemangioendothelioma (SCH) are presented with immunohistochemical and flow cytometric analyses. One case was associated with Maffucci's syndrome. All lesions were solitary or multifocal in the extremities, and prepresentation duration ranged from years to decades. One case recurred but none had metastases. Histologically, in four of the six cases the main lesions appeared to arise within vessels, predominantly muscular vessels. All lesions consisted of cavernous hemangioma-like areas and solid cellular areas resembling Kaposi's sarcoma. Cellular atypia was minimal. At the periphery of the lesions, a cluster of large thick or thin walled, and probably malformed, vessels were observed. Immunohistochemically, factor-VIII related antigen, CD34, vimentin, and lectin binding Ulex europaeus agglutinin 1 stained endothelial cells lining vascular channels, and vacuolated, or epithelioid cells. Spindle cells in the solid areas were negative for these endothelial markers except for vimentin, but showed divergent positive immunoreactions of HHF35, alpha-smooth muscle actin, desmin, and collagen type IV. Five cases were diploid and one was aneuploid. There was no significant correlation among DNA ploidy, S-phase fraction, and local recurrence in SCH although the number of cases examined was small. These results suggest SCH may be a benign lesion, probably a reactive process, rather than a low-grade angiosarcoma.
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- M Fukunaga
- Department of Pathology, Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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